Summer is now just a stone's throw away, and we all know what that means — it's officially about to be beach season.

Let's be real though, there are some beach-specific issues that we would all gladly do without: Getting sand in your food (and everywhere else you don't want it), having your umbrella blow away, or dropping your phone in the ocean, to name a few.

As you plan your next getaway to some sunny paradise, get your beach body ready, and start slathering on sunscreen, here are some amazing products, gadgets, and gear that will make your life easier and take your beach vacation to the next level.

First up, CGear's "one-way sift" design keeps your stuff sand-free.

If you can believe it, this stylish tote was originally developed as a landing mat for military helicopters in sandy environments. It features a patented "one-way sift" design that lets sand fall through the bottom and sides of the bag but not come back up, keeping sand where it belongs: on the beach, and not in your bedroom or shower.

Itzy Ritzy's leakproof pouch is the perfect way to carry your wet swimsuit.

No one enjoys sitting in a wet swimsuit on the commute back from the beach. It's equally as annoying when you take your swimsuit off and have nowhere to put it — unless you want water and sand all over your bag.

Grand Trunk's versatile parasheet dries quickly and you will, too.

Would you rather lay your body on a cold, clammy towel or a burning hot one? With this quick-drying, non-stick blanket, you'll never be forced to choose between these two options again.

Grand Trunk's lightweight parasheet measures 7 feet wide and long, and compresses to an easy-to-carry 8.5 inches by 4.5 inches. Its patented sand pocket design will also prevent it from being blown away by a gust of wind.

This blanket is perfect for pretty much any summer activity outdoors from picnics (goodbye grass stains and damp pants) to festivals, concerts, and more.

JOTO's beloved waterproof case prevents water damage to your phone.

We love this waterproof phone case so much, we've gushed about it once before. Still an Amazon bestseller, this universal pouch fits any smartphone up to 6 inches across diagonally.

Clear on both sides, the case also maintains full touchscreen functionality which means you can do everything from texting your friends to posting on Facebook without worrying about getting your phone wet.

Heads up: If you're going kayaking, snorkeling, or sailing soon, this case will even let you take pictures underwater, bringing your Snapchat and Instagram game to a whole new level.

Lightweight and portable, this sleek speaker delivers booming, 360-degree sound with deep bass anywhere outdoors. "Designed for adventure," the Boom 2 speaker has 15 hours of battery life when fully charged and up to 100 feet of Bluetooth wireless range.

Undoubtedly the coolest feature of this speaker is its ability to connect with an Echo Dot (2nd Gen), giving you hands-free voice control. When you're lying on the beach this summer, simply ask Alexa to change the song or turn up the volume.

SAFEGO's locker gives you peace of mind while you soak up the sun.

Another Amazon bestseller — 95% of its reviews are four or five stars — this stylish locker features a heavy-duty steel cable that will keep your phone, wallet, and valuables safe. Instead of asking someone to watch over your stuff, now you can swim in the ocean, fall asleep, or go to the bathroom whenever you want.

Not only is this safe water, sand, and salt-resistant, it also includes headphone and charger access so you can listen to music or charge your phone even when it's locked.

S'well's water bottles keep drinks icy cold for up to 24 hours.

If you don't want to invest in a cooler, or you're tired of drinking hot beer warmed by the sun, then this water bottle was made for you.

S'well's bottles will keep any beverage icy cold for 24 hours (and hot for 12). Made from non-toxic, BPA-free stainless steel, this water bottle comes in three sizes and 16 designer collections (updated twice a year) including Resort, Galaxy, and Wood.

YETI's cooler keeps ice frozen for up to four days.

Dubbed the "Rolls Royce of coolers" by one satisfied customer, YETI's cooler borrows its design from HazMat suits. It features a 100% leak-proof HydroLok zipper, DryHide Shell, and closed-cell insulation — all of which is just to say it's designed to keep ice frozen "for days" (two to four, to be exact, judging by Amazon reviews).

This cooler is also a smart investment for all you avid hikers and campers out there.

UNIFUN's portable charger charges two phones at once.

When you're at the beach, it's likely that your phone's brightness is turned all the way up, quickly draining its battery. This portable charger will let you fast charge two phones to 100% at the same time — up to five times for iPhones and three times for Samsung phones before the charger loses power.

This charger is the perfect accessory for outdoor enthusiasts: Take it with you on your next trip whether you're camping in the woods, hiking a rough trail, or skiing at night.

WakaWaka's solar-powered charger reaches full battery after 12 to 24 hours in the sun and will charge your phone to 100% in two hours. Before you head to the beach, you can also power the charger using any outlet.

More importantly, when you buy a WakaWaka charger, you can take part in the company's Share The Sun initiative. By simply entering your unique purchase code and choosing one of WakaWaka's projects, you'll help deliver solar light to families without access to electricity.

Sport-Brella's unique design withstands strong gusts of wind.

One of my biggest beach pet peeves is trying to anchor an umbrella into the sand — only to have it fall on me or blow away two seconds later.

One-third umbrella, one-third tent, and one-third canopy, the Sport-Brella is anchored to the ground at six different points so you don't have to worry about it toppling over. Its 8-foot canopy will also protect you from over 99.5% of UVA and UVB rays, not to mention wind and rain.

Last but not least, Banana Boat's scalp spray saves you from a (very) painful sunburn.

This last one is an oldie but a goodie. After all, the beach stops being fun when you're peeling and tomato-red.

Last summer, I somehow got a severe sunburn on my scalp at the beach. Since then, I swear by Banana Boat's quick-drying scalp sunscreen. It's water resistant for up to 80 minutes, non-greasy, and recommended by the Skin Cancer Foundation. Trust me: peeling huge flakes of dead skin off your scalp? 0/10, would not recommend.